...or slightly larger puppies like
Basil, whom we deeply love, and who are members
of our families their entire lives.

Reality

(The Dog - Fur - 03) Based on
the way that this woman is dressed, it appears that she came to this market
to buy the dog meat after the dog had been skinned for his or her fur.
Her utter lack of compassion is expressed by the way she helps the
slaughterer split the dog in half.

If these reality photos are
disturbing, and you don't believe such things should be done to dogs, then
set the proper example by not doing such things to any animals, and
by not supporting those who do. Stop eating or wearing animal products
or supporting any activity that exploits animals, and tell others why you
stopped.